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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Anomalies

Background:

  • Tooth fusion is a developmental anomaly affecting tooth formation, observed in both primary and permanent teeth.
  • Triplication, the fusion of three distinct tooth entities, is exceptionally rare, with an incidence of approximately 0.02% in both dentitions.
  • This condition can occur with normal dentition or involve supernumerary (extra) teeth.

Observation:

  • A rare case of dental anomaly was identified in a 15-year-old female patient.
  • The anomaly involved the permanent maxillary incisors, presenting as triplication.
  • The patient also exhibited supernumerary teeth, adding complexity to the presentation.

Findings:

  • The study documents an unusual case of permanent maxillary incisor triplication.
  • This triplication was accompanied by the presence of supernumerary teeth.
  • The combined occurrence of these anomalies is exceedingly uncommon.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the limited literature on rare dental anomalies like tooth triplication.
  • Understanding such anomalies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric dentistry.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of complex dental fusions and supernumerary teeth is warranted.